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DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… in the 35th State Senate District , which includes part of Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Greenburgh and … joined Leader Stewart-Cousins to reveal the results of notification letters she sent to her constituents who were owed money. “This initiative is an example of good government working for the people,” said Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… “Ms. Simchik allegedly used Fire Department funds for her own entertainment betraying her community’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My office makes it a priority to combat fraud and protect public money. I thank the New … theft was discovered when another Fire Department member attempted to make a deposit and was informed by the bank that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from … in conducting this arrest.” Ennis began working for West Carthage in October 2018 as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County … arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the State Comptroller’s Office, the Chautauqua County District … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today … residents for permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State … The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestOpinion 90-40
… in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (right to vote as trustee and deputy mayor) PUBLIC MEETINGS AND … -- Voting Procedure (right of village deputy mayor to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her capacities as trustee and deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40East Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… Nassau County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,700 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… session, the State of the State message delivered by Gov. Kathy Hochul set forth her agenda. State government is … back on crime, and investing in high quality health care, education, and infrastructure, are the same priorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressWest Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether West Canada Valley Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether West Canada Valley Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not followed. Key … Ensure the Treasurer maintains custody of her signature stamp and that bank account signature cards comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Opinion 2006-6
… advised that in order to transfer her membership from the New York State and Local Retirement System to the New York State Teachers Retirement System she must resign or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The benefits were issued to her deceased … and faces up to six years in prison,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to safeguard the New York State … who count on the pension they earned,” Schneiderman said. “My office will continue to protect taxpayer dollars and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… period between June 30, 1997 and October 30, 2009. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionCity of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… electronic disbursements to vendors unless their use is approved by the Council, and the City enters into banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163DiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… was also to expand their presence within the community by hosting family-oriented events and continuing to network and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationMorris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… to evaluate the District’s claims processing procedures and fund balance management for the period July 1, 2014 … Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.5 million. Key Findings The … Treasurer does not directly supervise the application of her signature on checks. Certain reserves had significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… Floyd Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check … to checks without overseeing the check signing process; of the 364 checks reviewed, 353 checks totaling $6.7 million … Key Recommendations Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic check signature at all times. Designate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This builds on his … for February 2017: Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets $625,000 with Cornell University … Settlement; $3 million to Child and Family Services of Erie County; and $2.2 million to Mediation Matters, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017